DUB to ORD Route Guide
Dublin, Ireland → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
EIDW (Dublin, Ireland) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 3,183 NM (5,895 km / 3,663 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 293° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 7h 11m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,183 NM
5,895 km / 3,663 mi
Initial Bearing
293° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
7h 11m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
11,049 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
242 ft
EIDW
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,183 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying DUB-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between DUB and ORD?
3,183 nautical miles (5,895 km / 3,663 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Chicago?
Approximately 7h 11m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly DUB-ORD?
Common types include Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A330-300 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL380 (38,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
293° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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